My pitbull puppy's ear is itchy. Should I crop his ears or see a vet?

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Hello I have a pitbull puppy that's about five to six months old he is very large floppy ears I've noticed in one of his ears hasn't been affected would it be a good idea to have his ears cropped or is he too old what do I do ask u can see hes itching it i been trying keep it clean with this. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 7 days old | 50 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Lycan appears to have a severe ear infection. I recommend making an appointment to see your veterinarian as soon as possible. He/she will likely show you how to clean his ears and send home an ear cleaner that is less irritating than the product you have to clean the ears daily for 7-10 days as well as a steroid/antibiotic/antifungal ointment to be applied daily or twice daily for 7-10 days. There are also other ear infection treatment options where you do not have to treat the ears yourself daily at home that is you can ask your vet about (Osurnia, Otipacks). I do not recommend ear cropping as it is unnecessarily painful for cosmetic reasons. Good luck!

My pitbull puppy's ear is itchy. Should I crop his ears or see a vet?

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